Asparagus, mozzarella & prosciutto parcels

Asparagus, mozzarella & prosciutto parcels

Try this simple, but smart, starter using English asparagus

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 20 minutes, plus setting

Method

  1. Blanch the asparagus for 2 minutes then refresh under cold water. Cut each mozzarella slice in half and sit both pieces on top of 2 spears of asparagus. Top with 2 more spears then wrap the asparagus in prosciutto so the mozzarella is enclosed (you will need 2 or 3 strips).
  2. Heat a little olive oil in a pan, then carefully fry the parcels until the prosciutto has crisped and the mozzarella oozes.
  3. Whisk together the olive oil and vinegar and add the basil. Serve each parcel with salad leaves and a little dressing drizzled over.

231 kcalories, protein 14g, carbohydrate 2.2g, fat 18.5 g, saturated fat 6.4g, fibre 1.7g, salt 0.97 g

Recipe from olive magazine, May 2007.

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  • 08 June 2012

    Catherine79 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Great starter dish, quick and easy to make. Took less than 10 minutes but looks really impressive. Would definitely make again.

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  • 11 June 2012

    Neil Gleghorn rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Great starter

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  • 05 July 2012

    alison22 commented on this recipe

    This was a lovely, easy starter. Enjoyed by all and one is a chef! I highly recommend this recipe.

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    06 October 2012

    lkn rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Quick, easy and tasty.

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    29 October 2012

    Ash commented on this recipe

    First time cooked used pancetta instead and result = all empty plates! And so quick!

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  • 31 October 2012

    Susie J commented on this recipe

    Super easy and tasted fantastic. My guests all raved how fresh and tasty it was. It also looked a lot more 'special' than the ease with which it came together warranted so I'm loving that!!

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  • 20 January 2013

    Cathy rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    A delicious starter, I forgot to blanch the asparagus but it still worked. Perfect for a dinner party.

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  • 04 April 2013

    Martyn commented on this recipe

    Lovely Starter! Was thinking of doing exactly the same but with a Hollandaise Sauce? Or would that be a bad idea?

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  • 14 April 2013

    Dinny Jane commented on this recipe

    My sister made this for us when we went to dinner last night, it was completely delicious, so much so that I had to look up the recipe to add it to my own collection. Well done Elaine, it was lovely.

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  • 19 May 2013

    Alycia commented on this recipe

    A real winner! So impressive! This is my dinner party staple! Everyone loves it. Added a but of extra by serving with few fresh figs a wafer thin wedge of cantaloupe melon. Heavenly!

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 20 minutes, plus setting

Ingredients

  • 16 asparagus spears, trimmed
  • 125g ball mozzarella , sliced into 4
  • 8-12 slices prosciutto
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • a small bunch basil , finely shredded
  • salad leaves to serve
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231 kcalories, protein 14g, carbohydrate 2.2g, fat 18.5 g, saturated fat 6.4g, fibre 1.7g, salt 0.97 g

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